Maine whitewater - Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     3 miles   The beautiful scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other sections to paddle along Ship Pond Stream than the Cow yard Falls     to Bucks Cove section. The Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove stretch of Ship Pond Stream is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: It's always good to explore Bucks Falls. All through the days of summer highs here at Ship Pond Stream reach the 70's while night lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime   temperatures at Ship Pond Stream drop into the-10's. Cowyard Falls is a fine local attraction, and a spree to close by Bucks Cove is very relaxing. The yearly precipitation here at Ship Pond Stream is about average; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is February. Ship Pond Stream, Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.33169 Longitude: -69.33661 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3072 Longitude: -69.3183 Paddler input for Ship Pond Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ship Pond Stream, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 18 miles away Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse... Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield 26 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn is located just minute from I-95. Easy access from I-95. Our new owner welcomes you at our newly renovated Pittsfield Motor Inn. We hope your stay is enjoyable, restful and enjoya... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 40 miles away FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Ship Pond Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ship Pond Stream, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Ship Pond Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ship Pond Stream.   Whitewater Near Ship Pond Stream: Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot) Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream)   Ski Areas Near Ship Pond Stream: Big Squaw, Maine , 20 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 34 miles away, 620 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 38 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 55 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 67 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 69 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 85 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 87 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 96 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 106 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ship Pond Stream: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 18 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 26 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 40 miles away Best Western White House Inn, Bangor , 42 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ship Pond Stream: Wildwood Shores Campground, Monson, 8 miles away Jo-mary Lake Campground, Millinocket, 14 miles away Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 14 miles away   Trails Near Ship Pond Stream: Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away Northwest Ridge Road, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away Auburn Log Hauling Road, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away Number Two Trail, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Ship Pond Stream